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Contact Information

Education

• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (APA accredited), Cognate/Specialization in Psychological Assessment; Ball State University, Muncie, IN
• M.A. in Counseling, Mental Health Track; Ball State University, Muncie, IN
• B.A. in Psychology; Asbury College, Wilmore, KY

Professional/Academic Experience

• 2017- present  Professor, Program Coordinator and Director of Clinical Training, University of Northern Colorado, Counseling Psychology; Teaching, Research, and Service
• 2015- 2017  Associate Professor, Program Coordinator and Director of Clinical Training, University of Northern Colorado, Counseling Psychology; Teaching, Research, and Service
• 2013- 2015  Associate Professor, University of Northern Colorado, Counseling Psychology; Teaching, Research, and Service
• 2008-2013  Assistant Professor, University of Northern Colorado, Counseling Psychology; Teaching, Research, and Service

Research/Areas of Interest

• Attachment Theory
• College Students
• Career Development
• Work-Family Interface
• Gifted Adults
• Scale Development
• Psychological Assessment

Publications/Creative Works

• Wright, S. L., & Jenkins-Guarnieri, M. A (2023). Further validation of the Social Efficacy and Social Outcome Expectations scale. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment. doi:
• De Oliveira, B., Dent, K., Smith, J. A., Merchant, W., & Wright, S. L. (2023). A comparative case study of the implementation of a digital app-based platform aimed at reducing sexual risk in adolescents and young adults. Child & Youth Services. doi.
• Wright, S. L., & Lyon, A. R. (2021). How parental attachment influences college students' social domains. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory, & Practice. Advance online publication. 
• Wright, S. L., Kacmarski, J. A., Firsick, D. M., Jenkins-Guarnieri, M. A., & Kimm, A. J. (2020). Family influences on college students’ anticipated work-family conflict, social efficacy, and self-esteem. The Career Development Quarterly.
• Pote, S. C., & Wright, S. L. (2018). Evaluating anticipatory grief as a moderator of life and marital satisfaction for spousal caregivers of individuals with dementia. Educational Gerontology, 44,196-207. 
• Wright, S. L., Firsick, D. M., Kacmarski, J. A., & Jenkins-Guarnieri, M. A. (2017). Effects of attachment on coping efficacy, career decision self-efficacy, and life satisfaction. Journal of Counseling & Development, 95, 445-456. doi:10.1002/jcad.12159
• Wright, S. L. (2017). Attachment and self-efficacy of career search activities: A structural model. The Career Development Quarterly, 65, 98-112. doi:10.1002/cdq.12085
• Wright, S. L., & Díaz, F. (2014). Neuroscience research on aging and implications for counseling psychology. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 61, 534-540. doi: 10.1037/cou0000024 (Invited manuscript for the special section on Neuroscience and Counseling Psychology)

Honors and Awards

• President – Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs (2023-2024)
• College Scholar Award - College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (2013-2014)
• Research Fellow - Â鶹´«Ã½ Office of Sponsored Programs (2014)

Grants

2019 - Merchant, W., & Wright, S.L. cliexa-OPTIONS for Integrated Health - Digital Health Technology. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Office of Adolescent Health (AH-TP2-18-001). Funded for 3 years, 1 million.

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